Gunsmith in League City?

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skeezix
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Gunsmith in League City?

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Can anyone recommend a good gunsmith in League City or the close-by surrounding area? My daughter has a Russian Makarov that she "broke". :grumble

Thanks.

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Re: Gunsmith in League City?

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Check with Jim at the Arms Room. They're in a strip mall at the corner of FM 518 and Landing Blvd, about a mile west of I-45.
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I've got a card from this guy:

Karl Witte
1005 11 1/2th Street North
Texas City, Texas 77590
832-221-6243
By Appointment Only

Apparently this guy took over from (I'm guessing at a name here) Bill Thompson? at the same address.

He had done work for me in the past. I saw this guy at the October Reliant show and picked up a card.

Therefore, I don't know enough to offer an opinion.

If this isn't close enough, please disregard.
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Re: Gunsmith in League City?

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Larry and Mike,

Thanks for your replies. I'll give them a call Monday.

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Re: Gunsmith in League City?

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I'm pretty sure that Pro Defense America, in Webster, has a Gunsmith on staff, and Marburger's (off of 146) sends their customers to a guy in Texas City, so you could call there and see who they recommend.
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LCplMustafa wrote:I'm pretty sure that Pro Defense, in Webster, has a Gunsmith on staff <snip>.
Yes, they do.
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Re: Gunsmith in League City?

Post by 57Coastie »

In nearby Texas City you can find,

Shooter's Corner, 409-945-7430. I have not used the gunsmith's services here, but if the nature of his personal trophies on the walls of the shop are any indication of his competence with firearms I would not hesitate to refer a problem to him.

and

Baker's Gun Repair, 409-948-3124.
Al Baker works from a shop in his home, which is not a minus. He has worked on a fairly uncommon furriner for me, as well as on a couple of domestic firearms. Nothing but good to say about him -- a true gentleman, devoted to his craft.

It is best to call ahead, as it is quite possible either one of these fellows may be away hunting, often in Africa or Alaska. The gunsmith at Shooter's Corner is a registered guide in Alaska.

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Re: Gunsmith in League City?

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Or...

There's this guy who works from a shop in a business park right across from Ellington Field...Ed Vandenberg...Vandenberg Customs...

I think there is a link here on this website to his website...If not, its not that hard to find...

Not sure if he works on Makarov's, but if you give him a call he'll let you know for sure...

He has not done me wrong at all on the projects I have given him over the years...
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Re: Gunsmith in League City?

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Al Baker is excellent. He stays very busy and goes hunting alot. I had a muzzle brake made and installed on my Rem 700 and you can't even see the line. Excellent work.
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